1995-2000 LS400 FRONT brake pads?What do you recommend?

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05-20-09, 10:26 PM

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I too have EBC Reds.

They claim to be 60% - 90% less dust, but they are EXTREMELY dusty pads. I'd almost say they're in yellow/blue stuff territory as far as dust.

They're fairly quiet, with minor squeaking upon first press of the pedal after prolonged brake-less driving, but goes away after second depression of pedal.

Do you like them overall though? Do they stop well? How long do you think they'll last?

Can anyone recommend a good quality brake fluid for a Gen1 (DOT4?)? I'm going to flush the whole system. Any idea how much fluid I'll need to accomplish this? I'm thinking three quarts, but just a guess.

Thanks!

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05-20-09, 11:01 PM

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the old Ultimates were an organic pad. all i can remember where that mine were ceramics then.

for fluid go with ATE Super BLue.

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05-21-09, 12:59 AM

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If your pads make noise on application it is because they are not installed correctly.

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05-21-09, 09:58 AM

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the old Ultimates were an organic pad. all i can remember where that mine were ceramics then.

for fluid go with ATE Super BLue.

Hi, I placed an order last night for the following... It seemed as though I couldn't go wrong with a number of products based on a bunch of searches I did. I ordered from BuyBrakes.com... It was the first site I found that sold everything. Many places had different items that were out of stock. Especially the Axxis pads.

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EBC-DP3874C - EBC Redstuff Ceramic Brake Pads - Front
$88.73

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EBC-DP3875C - EBC Redstuff Ceramic Brake Pads - Rear
$61.78

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GDR-21011 - Goodridge G-Stop Brake Line Kit
$113.89

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MOTUL-8069HC - Motul RBF600 Factory Line DOT 4 Racing Brake Fluid .5 Liter/16.9 floz.

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05-21-09, 09:29 PM

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FYI ,
I just spoke to EBC as the brake pad sensors do not seem to work . The openings once the pads are powdercoated become too small and the sensor will not fit and if pushed will crumble as mine did.

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